The journey is as important as the destination

Midlands Hiking Club is a friendly and very welcoming club offering hikes throughout the year mainly in the KwaZulu-Natal Midlands. Hikes range from easy (introductory) to very difficult and requiring a high level of fitness.

Contact us at: midlandshikingclub@gmail.com

Upcoming Hikes

MOUNT PERAZIM HIKING TRAIL, ST FORT FARM, CLARENS

2 day slackpack, circular route. Overnight Friday at base camp, Saturday hike up to the cave (9km). Groundsheets and mattresses supplied, ablutions, braai facilities – all you need is a sleeping bag and food. Sunday
8 May 2026
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10 May 2026
Grading: Moderate
Leader: Hettie
Exposure Scale: Minimal
Distance: +/- 18kms round trip
Cost: R750 + R200 slackpacking fee

KENNETH STAINBANK NATURE RESERVE, YELLOWWOOD PARK

We will hike through the gorgeous grasslands and yellowwood tree coastal forests. A chance to spot zebras, bushbuck, mongoose and birds and the ruins of Coedmore Castle
9 May 2026
Grading: Moderate
Leader: Nonhlanhla & Sthabiso
Exposure Scale: mild
Distance: 13km
Cost: R60pp

Test Hike

ferncliffe
9 May 2026, 10:00 am
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6:00 pm
Grading: Moderate/Difficult
Leader: Hettie
Exposure Scale: None
Distance: 9km
Cost: Donatation R50

MINERVA HEIGHTS, Byrne Valley

A challenging but spectacular hike through the natural forest at Enon Forestry. A steep climb from the carpark up onto the krantz above. Beautiful views
10 May 2026
Grading: Very Difficult
Leader: Renata
Exposure Scale: High
Distance: 10km
Cost: R25

NHLOSANE – 2ND OF 2026 BIG 4 CHALLENGE

A great trail which starts and ends at Mount Park Guest Farm who charge a small fee to be paid on arrival. Natural forests with rivers and little waterfalls open up to grasslands with beautiful
17 May 2026
Grading: Difficult
Leader: Ali
Exposure Scale: High
Distance: approx 6 kms (route dependant)
Cost: TBA

MAHAI CAMPING WEEKEND – RNNP

Camping Weekend, Saturday and Sunday (possibly Friday). Meet at RNNP Main Office at 8:00am Please make own bookings with QEP Sat – day walk to Tugela Gorge and Tunnel – 14km total. Sun – Walk
23 May 2026
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24 May 2026
Grading: Moderate
Leader: Deon
Exposure Scale: Nil
Distance: 14 & 11 km
Cost: R180 pppn
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Why choose Midlands Hiking Club?

Experienced Hike Leaders

All our hikes have been receed by experienced hikers and graded according to their difficulty. Hike leaders are volunteers and undergo inhouse training from experienced and professional leaders.

Social Activities

Every three months we have a social gathering with guest speakers.

Explorers and Wanderers

Many of our members also explore and travel throughout Southern Africa - Botswana, Namibia, Zimbabwe often they travel in groups.